I have a 95 F-150 that has a tow weight of 7700 lbs, can I safely tow a 5th wheel that weighs 8500 lbs?thank you Martin?

Thank you Martin Asked by BeachAdmiral 16 months ago Similar questions: 95 F 150 tow weight 7700 lbs safely 5th wheel weighs 8500 Martin Transportation.

Similar questions: 95 F 150 tow weight 7700 lbs safely 5th wheel weighs 8500 Martin.

Yes and no. The tow weight is based on what the truck can safely control at any expected speeds. If you tow the trailer with the truck, you will have the following issues:there will be increased wear on the drivetrain components, and you may need to manually downshift an automatic transmission to prevent overheating.

Your suspension will be overloaded, causing extra wear on springs, shocks, and axle housings; as well as degraded handling. The trailer will tend to push the truck, significantly. If you have the truck and are borrowing the trailer, once, be gentle with it, and avoid high speed routes, and make sure the trailer brakes work well, and you should be okay.

If you have the truck and will be using the trailer a lot, there are suspension upgrades you can install or have installed, to help control the load - but keep the drivetrain issues in mind. If you have the trailer and are thinking of buying the truck, you would be better off buying a truck with a better towing capacity. If you have the truck and are shopping for a trailer, consider an "Award" they are an ultralight trailer, and should tow easily behind that truck.

I am in SE Texas and am putting the trailer on an RV lot on the Beach, I will not be traveling alot, I just want to be able to move it in case of a bad stormThank- you for your time and information BeachAdmiral 16 months ago .

That should be safely within its capabilities.

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